Reading the British wool classifications they seem to mix the criteria. If you classify by where a sheep originated then none of the categories should be "fine". I don't understand why you would want to classify sheep by where they originated unless all the breeds from that area have the same grade of wool or meat. Clearly they don't, so what is the point of the classification that doesn't tell you anything about the sheep. I never understand the "it's always been done that way" argument. I agree that the British wool board can do what ever they want but why would an American magazine use their classification especially since the purpose of the magazine is spinning so the wool properties are what matter not where the breed originated. Surly a magazine dedicated to North American spinners should be able to do better for it readership. If someone sells me some fine wool they better not send me Suffolk with a 35 count.
Just my opinion of course, and I am not trying to argue just trying to figure it out and understand. It's an interesting discussion. Ann Shepherds' Spring Farm North Gower On. Canada To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail
